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PLANT CULTURE 



such species as C. ligusticifolia, C. paniculata or C. Viticella for graft- 

 ing of any of the sorts desired to be increased. Whip grafting will 

 answer best. Tie the stock, and cion together with raffia and place 

 in a box of chopped moss, standing the box in a propagating frame 

 with a temperature of from 65 to 70 degrees. Afterward they are 

 gradually given air, potted on, and hardened oflf as they require 

 it. 



CLERODENDRON. A wonderfully floriferous vine, C. Thom- 

 sons can be flowered successfully in 6- and 8-inch pot. Old plants 

 may be allowed to get in a dormant state in Autumn, reduced and 



CLERODENDRON FLOWERS IN DIFFERENT STAGES 



repotted in February, but as much as possible of the old wood 

 saved, as from this they produce flowers on short growths. Each 

 plant will require the support of three or four stocks. The flower 

 is bright crimson, the calyx being large and pure white. C. specio- 

 sum in growth resembles the above; the flowers are scarlet, and the 

 calyx tinged with red. 



Propagation. Cuttings may be struck in Spring and planted 

 out during the hot months to make growth. 



CLITORIA (Butterfly Pea). C. tematea is a half-hardy an- 

 nual vine, and one of the very best, making an exceedingly pleasing 

 display when in rich soil and given supports about 4 feet tiigh. 



